Arkansas State Broadband Office

The federal National Telecommunications and Information Administration approved the plan. Two steps remain for it to be enacted. read more >

Moves in banking, health care and consulting are some of the major highlights for this week's Movers & Shakers. read more >

A mix of local and national firms were chosen to advance the goal of bringing coverage to "every single location in the state." read more >

Despite the loss of $30.8 million in federal funding, Arkansas advocates are pushing forward with digital skills training and access programs. read more >

Arkansas plans to submit a revised broadband proposal nearly a month early, but advocates worry the policy changes have undermined years of preparation. read more >

Arkansas was nearing the finish line of a plan to connect 99% of unserved locations — then came new federal rules. Now, rural advocates fear the changes will force communities to settle for subpar service. read more >

The state will have to rescind grants awarded through the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment program for a fresh bidding round. read more >

Arkansas state government should consider stepping up its rural broadband efforts. read more >

Nielsen has spent much of his career in local government and the construction industry. read more >

Simpson's military background and Ritter Communications' rapid expansion shape his leadership approach, focusing on community-driven broadband growth and customer connection. read more >

The Arkansas Digital Skills & Opportunity Plan received federal approval in February, and the state wants to get the programs started “very soon.” read more >

Facing a lack of internet access in rural Arkansas, electric cooperatives had the existing infrastructure and interest in customer satisfaction to lead the charge in broadband deployment. read more >

The State Broadband Office is taking public comment on broadband needs in Arkansas. read more >